Summit-First Framework for Home Business

Expand your home business by offering courses on your content expertise

I am a learning design expert  & veteran homeschooler who helps home business owners and solopreneurs create courses that get results by engaging their audiences.

Summit-First Framework

The Summit-First Framework is based on proven learning science principles.

The key is starting with the end goal (the summit) in mind.

Instead of presenting everything there is to know about a subject, you start at the summit: What is it that learners need to be able to demonstrate when they have completed your course?


Check out my recent podcast interview!

Cindy Bidar recently interviewed me for her Tiny Course Empire Podcast
We talk about keeping learners engaged, backward design, how to know how much content to put in a course, why it pays (literally) to pay attention to design principles, and more.

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Why use course design

Your Home Business Success

Others teach how to put content into courses; I teach you how to craft the content into an effective course.

When course content is well-designed, learners are engaged and more likely to complete a course.

And, when learners complete effective courses, they are ready to purchase your next course or product.

Moving your learners through your courses ensures both their success and yours.

Home Business success

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Learner success

Learners purchase courses because they want to learn what you have to teach them.

It’s not enough to just give them the content or process. We need to design the content in such a way that it engages learners so they succeed.

When learners succeed, you succeed!

I guide you in turning your home business knowledge into powerful, engaging experiences that resonate with your learners.

Learner success

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Quality courses

Your expertise is top-notch so use methods that create the best outcomes for your learners!

I teach you how to use the Summit-First Framework to create quality courses by applying proven learning science principles.

I want you to be proud of the courses you create and see the transformations you dream of for your learners.

Quality courses

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How I teach you course design

Summit-First Framework

I offer the basics of the Summit-First Framework  (SFF) as the foundation of course design for free!

Instead of learning how to divide batches of content into modules, you’ll learn the 5 easy-to-follow steps of course design using my Summit-First Framework as well as other learning science principles.

I teach you to design with a clear learner goal, walking students through the content using principles to create a clear trail map to success for them.

Summit-First Framework

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Personal Coaching Packages

I offer personalized, one-on-one coaching to get your home business content into engaging courses you can sell as an additional revenue stream to your business.

You are the content expert for your home business whether that's bee keeping or water color techniques. I lead you through the process from course idea to publication.

Personal Coaching

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Course Reviews

For a limited number of clients with existing courses, I perform course reviews.

In these reviews, I identify 3 to 5 main areas for you to address.

I provide detailed guidance for you to follow to revise your courses based on the review.

I have a limited number of review slots available.

Course Reviews

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see what others have to say

You're in good hands

Lisa Yoder is an educator in the greatest sense of the word.

Lisa possesses a broad view of the scope of real learning and effective curriculum.

During our tenure together, Lisa [...] developed quality curriculum that received consistently positive reviews from students.

Having taught in a number of venues, she reflected good understanding of student learning styles and abilities.

Lee Hutchinson
Distance Learning Administrator

Lisa is a person who eats, sleeps and breathes learning.

Education isn't just her career, it's her hobby, too.

She researches alternatives and emerging trends constantly, running down every lead and always learning. She's got years of experience, but maintains a passion for the latest educational shifts, research and technology.

She is exactly the type of person you want on any instructional design project: thorough, caring, passionate and professional.

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Danielle Hayden
Editor & Instructional Designer

Lisa has worked with our product team building two online courses. She is both creative and knowledgeable.

She keeps the end user in mind at all times and collaborates well with our team.

I can highly recommend her.

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Linda Malcak
Managing Partner, Perci LLC

Coaching Opportunities

Course Opportunities

Courses are fully protected by My
100% Satisfaction-Guarantee
for courses.

If, for any reason, you aren’t satisfied with a course, you may

request a full refund anytime within 30 days after your purchase.

Hi, I'm Lisa!

elearning Designer, Author, Homeschooler, and Online Course Creator

I am a(n):

  • Lead Instructional Designer with a master's degree in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University
  • Elearning designer of courses for online and home businesses
  • Elearning designer of college and university courses
  • Designer and creator of homeschool curriculum
  • Published author and speaker
  • Community builder

My Why (what inspires me) is: Connecting people to ideas, resources, and each other so that we can all live in community with a deep sense of belonging.

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